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What is the most important information I should know about Nexium?
• Do not stop taking Nexium even if you begin to feel better dosage of nexium. Your symptomsmay improve before the condition is fully treated dosage of nexium.
• Do not break or chew the capsules dosage of nexium. Swallow them whole dosage of nexium. They are speciallyformulated to release slowly in the body dosage of nexium.
What is Nexium?
• Nexium decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach dosage of nexium.
• Nexium is used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERDor heartburn), erosive esophagitis, and other conditions involving excessivestomach acid production dosage of nexium.
• Nexium may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide dosage of nexium.
Who should not take Nexium?
• Before taking Nexium, tell your doctor if you have ever had any typeof liver disease dosage of nexium. You may not be able to take Nexium, or you may require a dosageadjustment or special monitoring dosage of nexium.
• Nexium is in the FDA pregnancy category B dosage of nexium. This means that it is unlikelyto harm an unborn baby dosage of nexium. Do not take Nexium without first talking to your doctorif you are pregnant dosage of nexium.
• It is not known whether Nexium passes into breast milk dosage of nexium. Do not take Nexiumwithout first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby dosage of nexium.
How should I take Nexium?
• Take Nexium exactly as directed by your doctor dosage of nexium. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou dosage of nexium.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water dosage of nexium.
• Nexium should be taken at least one hour before a meal dosage of nexium. Follow your doctor'sinstructions dosage of nexium.
• Do not break or chew the capsules dosage of nexium. Swallow them whole dosage of nexium. They are speciallyformulated to release slowly in the body dosage of nexium.
• If you have difficulty swallowing the capsules, one tablespoon of applesaucecan be added to an empty bowl and the Nexium capsule can be opened, and thepellets inside the capsule carefully emptied onto the applesauce dosage of nexium. The pelletsshould be mixed with the applesauce and then swallowed immediately dosage of nexium. The applesauceshould not be hot and should be soft enough to be swallowed without chewing dosage of nexium. The pellets should not be chewed or crushed dosage of nexium. The pellet/applesauce mixture shouldnot be stored for later use dosage of nexium.
• Do not stop taking Nexium even if you begin to feel better dosage of nexium. Your symptomsmay improve before the condition is fully treated dosage of nexium.
• Store Nexium at room temperature away from moisture and heat dosage of nexium.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember dosage of nexium. However, if it is almosttime for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularlyscheduled dose dosage of nexium. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwisedirected by your doctor dosage of nexium.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention dosage of nexium.
• Symptoms of an Nexium overdose include drowsiness, shortness of breath,tremor, loss of coordination, and seizures dosage of nexium.
What should I avoid while taking Nexium?
• There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities while takingNexium, unless otherwise directed by your doctor dosage of nexium.
What are the possible side effects of Nexium?
• If you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closingof your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives), stop takingNexium and seek emergency medical attention dosage of nexium.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur dosage of nexium. Continueto take Nexium and talk to your doctor if you experience
· headache;
· diarrhea;
· nausea, flatulence, abdominal pain, or constipation; or
· dry mouth dosage of nexium.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur dosage of nexium. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome dosage of nexium.
What other drugs will affect Nexium?
• Before taking Nexium, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the followingmedicines:
· digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);
· itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral); or
· iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others) dosage of nexium.
• You may not be able to take Nexium, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above dosage of nexium.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Nexium dosage of nexium. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines dosage of nexium.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Nexium written for healthprofessionals that you may read dosage of nexium.
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